APS-EPS-ICTP Travel Award Fellowship Programme 2026 – €5,000 Research Grant for Early Career Scientists

The APS-EPS-ICTP Travel Award Fellowship Programme (ATAP) 2026 is now open for applications, offering a prestigious opportunity for outstanding doctoral students and early career physicists from developing countries.

This international fellowship supports short-term research visits to leading laboratories in Europe, North America, and advanced developing nations — helping young scientists expand collaborations and strengthen their research impact.

About the Fellowship

The Travel Award Fellowship Programme is a joint initiative of:

• American Physical Society (APS)
• European Physical Society (EPS)
• International Centre for Theoretical Physics (ICTP)

The programme aims to promote global scientific collaboration and enhance research capacity in developing countries.

 Fellowship Value

Selected fellows will receive:

•  €5,000 grant
•  Funding for a two-month research visit
• Opportunity to work in internationally recognized laboratories
• Support to strengthen ongoing research collaborations
• The research visit must begin within the same calendar year of the award.

 Who Can Apply?

The fellowship is open to:

• Doctoral students
• Early career physicists (within 10 years of PhD completion)
• Nationals of developing countries
• Candidates currently working or studying in developing countries
• Applicants with an established collaboration with a host laboratory abroad

Special consideration is given to supporting women physicists and researchers from underrepresented regions.

 Application Requirements

Applicants must submit:

• Updated CV with publication list
• At least one reference letter
• Letter of support from host institution describing research plan
• One-page estimated budget

Successful candidates are selected by an expert panel representing APS, EPS, and ICTP.

 Why This Fellowship Matters

The APS-EPS-ICTP Travel Award helps young scientists access advanced research facilities, improve publication records, and expand international networks.

For researchers from developing countries, this fellowship can significantly accelerate academic growth and long-term career development.

This is more than a travel grant — it is a gateway to global scientific collaboration.